Michael Schellenberger

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Score 12
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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Last year, one week before the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security announced a "Disinformation Governance Board" for government censorship online, @BarackObama gave a speech at Stanford calling for precisely that. The timing & content suggest an orchestrated influence operation.
1/21/2025, 12:17:34 AM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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"Under the guise of combatting “misinformation,” “disinformation,” and “malinformation,” the Federal Government infringed on the constitutionally protected speech rights of American citizens across the United States in a manner that advanced the Government’s preferred narrative…
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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133d
Victory! The dark age of government censorship of online speech is coming to an end with the Executive Order just signed by @realDonaldTrump. Read it and weep @BarackObama @JoeBiden @BillGates @HillaryClinton @georgesoros. You guys got on the wrong side of a sacred value.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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240d
Bill Gates two weeks ago, John Kerry last week, and Hillary Clinton today — all demanding government censorship of X. Hard to see this as a coincidence. They appear to be laying the groundwork for totalitarianism. Our democratic republic is in danger.

The statement is part of a broader discussion on government censorship and free speech, specifically criticizing former President Obama for allegedly supporting censorship. It uses strong language to argue that Obama's actions have negatively impacted his legacy.

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    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement could be seen as harmful by attributing significant negative actions to a public figure without clear evidence, potentially affecting their reputation. [-2]
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    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It does not respect the privacy and dignity of the individuals mentioned, as it accuses them of serious actions without substantial proof. [-2]
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    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not promote understanding or empathy, as it focuses on blame and criticism rather than constructive dialogue. [-2]
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    The statement engages in personal attacks rather than constructive criticism, targeting specific individuals with accusations. [-2]